Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Bristol, Tennessee


The cost of living in Bristol, Tennessee is 13.5% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,876 in Bristol, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Tennessee is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bristol
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Bristol, TN
Compared to West Des Moines, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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