West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Burlington, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Iowa is 22.7% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,822 in Burlington, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Iowa is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Burlington
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Burlington, IA
Compared to West Des Moines, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher