West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 3.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,262 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, 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
17% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to West Des Moines, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher