Cost of Living Calculator - Blacksburg, Virginia vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 6.9% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $23,272 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Blacksburg, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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