East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 26.0% cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $259,076 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to East Grand Rapids, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower