West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Butte-Silver Bow, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana is 10.9% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,544 in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Butte-Silver Bow, Montana is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Butte-Silver Bow
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Butte Silver Bow, MT
Compared to West Des Moines, Butte Silver Bow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher