Lincoln, Nebraska vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.8% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $44,693 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincoln, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.4% lower
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