North Platte, Nebraska vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 9.9% more expensive than North Platte, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $54,944 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Platte, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than North Platte, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in North Platte, Nebraska
North Platte, NE vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to North Platte, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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