Springfield, Louisiana vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 5.0% cheaper than Springfield, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,234 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Springfield, Louisiana
Springfield, LA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Springfield, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower