Verona, Wisconsin vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 19.5% cheaper than Verona, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,226 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Verona, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Verona, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Verona, Wisconsin
Verona, WI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Verona, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower