Ogden, Utah vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 10.7% cheaper than Ogden, Utah.

You would need a salary of $142,955 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ogden, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Ogden, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Ogden, Utah
Ogden, UT vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Ogden, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower