Stevens Point, Wisconsin vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 11.3% more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $89,011 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Stevens Point, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower