Cost of Living Calculator - Saratoga Springs, New York vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 23.2% cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $76,770 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Saratoga Springs, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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