Spillville, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 17.3% more expensive than Spillville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,234 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Spillville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Spillville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Spillville, Iowa
Spillville, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Spillville, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower