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WEST DES MOINES vs. LAKE CITY
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Lake City, Iowa
The cost of living in Lake City, Iowa is
18.2%
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$73,600
in Lake City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake 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
61% cheaper in Lake City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Lake City, IA
Compared to West Des Moines, Lake City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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6.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
65.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.6% higher
Commute
3.8% lower
Health
22.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.3% higher
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