What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Youngsville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Youngsville, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Youngsville, North Carolina could decrease to $69,526 in West Des Moines, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

YOUNGSVILLE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Youngsville, North Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 7.3% cheaper than Youngsville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,526 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Youngsville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Youngsville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Youngsville, North Carolina

Youngsville, NC vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Youngsville, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% lower

Commute

10.5% lower

Health

7.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

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Youngsville, North Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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