West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Huntington, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington, West Virginia is 15.2% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,611 in Huntington, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington, West Virginia is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Huntington
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Huntington, WV
Compared to West Des Moines, Huntington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher