Gillette, Wyoming vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 19.8% cheaper than Gillette, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $68,191 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gillette, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Gillette, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Gillette, Wyoming
Gillette, WY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gillette, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower