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
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher