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SIOUX FALLS vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
2.2%
cheaper
than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
You would need a salary of
$73,350
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sioux Falls, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
23.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.4% lower
Commute
4.7% lower
Health
0.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
10.7% lower
Cost of Food
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