Anchorage, Alaska vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 23.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $459,828 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Anchorage, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  23.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
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  Personal
  26.1% lower
Cost of Food
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