West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Twin Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twin Falls, Idaho is 2.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,237 in Twin Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twin Falls, Idaho is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Twin Falls
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Twin Falls, ID
Compared to West Des Moines, Twin Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher