West Valley City, Utah vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.9% cheaper than West Valley City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $35,547 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Valley City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than West Valley City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Des Moines
than in West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City, UT vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Valley City, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower