Leland, North Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 10.2% cheaper than Leland, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,899 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Leland, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Leland, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Leland, North Carolina
Leland, NC vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Leland, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower