West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 37.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $823,345 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to West Des Moines, Salt Lake City 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher