What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Prospect, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 20% cheaper in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Prospect, Connecticut?

A salary of $120,000 in Prospect, Connecticut could decrease to $91,179 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.

PROSPECT vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Prospect, Connecticut vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 24.0% cheaper than Prospect, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $91,179 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Prospect, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Prospect, Connecticut

Prospect, CT vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Prospect, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

24.8% lower

Commute

36.3% lower

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

26.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Prospect, Connecticut vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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