Irvington, New Jersey vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 21.1% cheaper than Irvington, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,441 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvington, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Irvington, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Irvington, New Jersey
Irvington, NJ vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Irvington, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  53.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower