Merrill, Wisconsin vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 18.1% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,031 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Merrill, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower