West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Otho, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Otho, Iowa is 24.4% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,693 in Otho, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Otho, Iowa is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Otho
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Otho, IA
Compared to West Des Moines, Otho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher