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LINCOLN vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lincoln, Nebraska vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
2.8%
cheaper
than Lincoln, Nebraska.
You would need a salary of
$166,005
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincoln, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
28.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.3% lower
Commute
6.2% lower
Health
23.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.4% lower
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