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WEST DES MOINES vs. CEDAR FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is
9.0%
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$50,051
in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to West Des Moines, Cedar Falls is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
25.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.9% higher
Commute
14.2% lower
Health
2.3% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
5.1% higher
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