Des Moines, Iowa vs. Westfield, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westfield, Indiana is 34.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,100 in Westfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westfield, Indiana is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Westfield
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Westfield, IN
Compared to Des Moines, Westfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher