Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 10.3% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,634 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Wayne, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower