Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs West Bend, Wisconsin


The cost of living in West Bend, Wisconsin is 18.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,292 in West Bend, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Wisconsin is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Bend
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs West Bend, WI
Compared to Des Moines, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher

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