West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 12.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,027 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheyenne, Wyoming is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Cheyenne
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Cheyenne, WY
Compared to West Des Moines, Cheyenne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher