West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Manassas, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manassas, Virginia is 37.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,786 in Manassas, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manassas, Virginia is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Manassas
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Manassas, VA
Compared to West Des Moines, Manassas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher