What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Childcare is 59% more expensive in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $38,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $38,652 in West Des Moines, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 1.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,652 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
59% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.1% lower

Commute

9.7% lower

Health

4.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.0% lower

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. West Des Moines, IA

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