Vermillion, South Dakota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 10.8% more expensive than Vermillion, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $83,136 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vermillion, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Vermillion, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Vermillion, South Dakota
Vermillion, SD vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Vermillion, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower