Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.0% cheaper than Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,023 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls, WI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Chippewa Falls, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower