Cottage Grove, Oregon vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 11.6% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $92,788 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Cottage Grove, Oregon
Cottage Grove, OR vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cottage Grove, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower