West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 81.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,702 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Arlington
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to West Des Moines, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  71.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher