Greenville, North Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 5.6% more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,186 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, NC vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Greenville, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower