West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Norman, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norman, Oklahoma is 2.1% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,397 in Norman, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norman, Oklahoma is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Norman
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Norman, OK
Compared to West Des Moines, Norman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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