Huntsville, Alabama vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.0% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $170,547 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
17% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Huntsville, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower