West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bouton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bouton, Iowa is 4.3% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,863 in Bouton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bouton, Iowa is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Bouton
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Bouton, IA
Compared to West Des Moines, Bouton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% lower
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher