West Goshen, Pennsylvania vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 33.7% cheaper than West Goshen, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,257 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Goshen, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than West Goshen, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in West Goshen, Pennsylvania
West Goshen, PA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Goshen, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower