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CEDAR FALLS vs. WEST DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Falls, Iowa vs West Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
9.9%
more expensive
than Cedar Falls, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$54,944
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cedar Falls, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.9% higher
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Food
2.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
34.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.0% lower
Commute
16.5% higher
Health
2.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.8% lower
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