South Bend, Indiana vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 18.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $47,413 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to South Bend, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% higher
      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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower