Edison, New Jersey vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 31.6% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,328 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Edison, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  51.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower