North Liberty, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 3.5% cheaper than North Liberty, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,568 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Liberty, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than North Liberty, Iowa
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
12% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in North Liberty, Iowa
North Liberty, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to North Liberty, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower