Des Moines, Iowa vs. Wardensville, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wardensville, West Virginia is 0.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,619 in Wardensville, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wardensville, West Virginia is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Wardensville
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Wardensville, WV
Compared to Des Moines, Wardensville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher