Eagle Grove, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 27.5% more expensive than Eagle Grove, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,416 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Eagle Grove, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Eagle Grove, Iowa
Eagle Grove, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Eagle Grove, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower