What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $29,515 in West Des Moines, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 41.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $29,515 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Washington, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.8% lower

Commute

47.3% lower

Health

7.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. West Des Moines, IA

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