Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Monroe, Ohio


The cost of living in Monroe, Ohio is 2.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,723 in Monroe, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Ohio is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% more expensive in Monroe
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Monroe, OH
Compared to West Des Moines, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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