West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Oxford, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxford, Mississippi is 7.0% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,769 in Oxford, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxford, Mississippi is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Oxford
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Oxford, MS
Compared to West Des Moines, Oxford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher