Wilson, North Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 13.2% more expensive than Wilson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $104,189 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Wilson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson, NC vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wilson, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower