Cost of Living Calculator - Vernonia, Oregon vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 14.8% cheaper than Vernonia, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,577 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernonia, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Vernonia, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Vernonia, Oregon
Vernonia, OR vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Vernonia, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.1% higher
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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