Baldwinsville, New York vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.6% cheaper than Baldwinsville, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,686 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baldwinsville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Baldwinsville, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Baldwinsville, New York
Baldwinsville, NY vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Baldwinsville, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower