Greenfield, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 16.1% more expensive than Greenfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,029 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Greenfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Greenfield, Iowa
Greenfield, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Greenfield, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower