Frankfort, Kentucky vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 12.0% more expensive than Frankfort, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $83,974 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Frankfort, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort, KY vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Frankfort, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower