Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Heart Butte, Montana


The cost of living in Heart Butte, Montana is 25.3% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,549 in Heart Butte, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Heart Butte, Montana is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Heart Butte
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Heart Butte, MT
Compared to West Des Moines, Heart Butte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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