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LANSING vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lansing, Michigan vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
13.1%
more expensive
than Lansing, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$33,931
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lansing, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.1% higher
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Food
9.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
169.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.5% lower
Commute
24.8% lower
Health
16.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.0% lower
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