Cost of Living Calculator - Twin Falls, Idaho vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.4% cheaper than Twin Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $73,189 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Twin Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Twin Falls, Idaho
Twin Falls, ID vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Twin Falls, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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