What is a pro or con of living in Lake Station, Indianacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Lake Station.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Station, Indiana copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa could decrease to $66,564 in Lake Station, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. LAKE STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake Station, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Station, Indiana is 11.2% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,564 in Lake Station, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Station, Indiana is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lake Station
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Lake Station, IN

Compared to West Des Moines, Lake Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

29.6% higher

Health

8.6% lower

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Personal

13.3% higher

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake Station, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Lake Station, IN

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