West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Greece, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greece, New York is 2.0% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,988 in Greece, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greece, New York is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Greece
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Greece, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, Greece is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher