Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Niagara Falls, New York


The cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York is 9.6% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,829 in Niagara Falls, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niagara Falls, New York is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Niagara Falls
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Niagara Falls, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, Niagara Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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