Cost of Living Calculator - Urbandale, Iowa vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.5% cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $34,144 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Urbandale, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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