West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 13.0% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,037 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Montgomery
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to West Des Moines, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
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  13.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
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  Personal
  3.8% higher
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