Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Jackson, Wyoming


The cost of living in Jackson, Wyoming is 91.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,894 in Jackson, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Wyoming is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
421% more expensive in Jackson
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Jackson, WY
Compared to West Des Moines, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.8% higher
      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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher

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