West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bella Vista, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 4.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,250 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Bella Vista
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Bella Vista, AR
Compared to West Des Moines, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher