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OMAHA vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Omaha, Nebraska vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
1.0%
cheaper
than Omaha, Nebraska.
You would need a salary of
$64,349
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Omaha, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Omaha, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.0% 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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Child Care
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
3.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
31.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.4% lower
Commute
12.7% lower
Health
10.5% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.0% higher
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