Omaha, Nebraska vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 1.0% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $64,349 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Omaha, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  1.0% higher
Cost of Food
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