McLean, Virginia vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 55.8% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,172 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Mclean, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% lower

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