Dearborn, Michigan vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 7.1% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,671 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Dearborn, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  52.4% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower