Kalispell, Montana vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 18.1% cheaper than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $83,497 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Kalispell, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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