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2026 Compare Cities Economy:
Bend, CA vs West Des Moines, IA

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- Household income in West Des Moines, is 0% more than it is in Bend and is % the National Average.
- Bend unemployment rate is 7.9%.
- West Des Moines unemployment rate is 3.3%.
 Bend, CAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth33.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock7.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$55,255  Unlock$37,638
Household Income 7656469021
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Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 17 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 17 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 19 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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