Salt Lake City, Utah vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 27.1% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $37,163 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Salt Lake City, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower