Grosse Pointe, Michigan vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 26.7% cheaper than Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,645 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Grosse Pointe, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Grosse Pointe, MI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Grosse Pointe, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower