Jefferson City, Missouri vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 6.6% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $79,946 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Jefferson City, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower