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WEST DES MOINES vs. COLUMBUS
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Columbus, Ohio
The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is
2.8%
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$77,750
in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Columbus
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Columbus, OH
Compared to West Des Moines, Columbus is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.8% lower
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Food
0.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
32.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.3% higher
Commute
26.4% higher
Health
12.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.8% higher
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