West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Melbourne, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Arkansas is 21.9% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,549 in Melbourne, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Arkansas is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Melbourne
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Melbourne, AR
Compared to West Des Moines, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher