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West Des Moines, IA vs Neenah, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Neenah or is it cheaper to live in West Des Moines?
- Neenah is 5.9% less expensive than West Des Moines.

Which city has more affordable housing, Neenah or West Des Moines?
- Neenah housing costs are 26.0% less expensive than West Des Moines housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Des Moines or is Health Care more affordable in Neenah.
- Health related expenses are 6.8% less in Neenah.
 West Des Moines, IANeenah, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.5100
 Food & Groceries99.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.4100
 Housing91.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$269,700$338,100
 Utilities89  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.5100
 Miscellaneous112.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Neenah    5 Reviews

This Beautiful place to live! People are friendly, the lake is gorgeous and the schools are wonderful! The cost of living is beliw the national average and the entire  More

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Over 15 years ago

First, the "plusses": Neenah has some of the best schools I've seen, with some of the best teachers. They also have great programs for kids with disabilities at little  More

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Well I have lived in neenah my whole life I was born and raised here and I think its the perfect place for that. However now that I am over the age of 18 i believe i  More

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