Fort Mill, South Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 16.4% cheaper than Fort Mill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,664 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Mill, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill, SC vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Mill, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower