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WEST DES MOINES vs. IOWA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Iowa City, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is
1.9%
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$235,411
in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Iowa City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to West Des Moines, Iowa City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
3.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.2% higher
Commute
3.9% lower
Health
1.6% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.8% higher
Cost of Food
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