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New Hope, MN vs West Des Moines, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in West Des Moines or is it cheaper to live in New Hope?
- West Des Moines is 19.2% less expensive than New Hope.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Des Moines or New Hope?
- West Des Moines housing costs are 14.9% less expensive than New Hope housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in New Hope or is Health Care more affordable in West Des Moines.
- Health related expenses are 35.1% more in West Des Moines.
 New Hope, MNWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.6100
 Food & Groceries100.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.4100
 Housing107.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$282,300$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.3100
 Miscellaneous144.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for New Hope    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

There are 12 Jehovah's witnesses withing a 5 mile radius of Cooper High School, yet this religion is not  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am always cold  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 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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Over 16 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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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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