Atlantic, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 23.6% more expensive than Atlantic, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,733 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Atlantic, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Atlantic, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower