Cost of Living Calculator - Hayden, Idaho vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 25.7% cheaper than Hayden, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $55,748 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayden, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Hayden, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Hayden, Idaho
Hayden, ID vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Hayden, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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