West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Olive Branch, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olive Branch, Mississippi is 7.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,881 in Olive Branch, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olive Branch, Mississippi is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Olive Branch
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Olive Branch, MS
Compared to West Des Moines, Olive Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher