Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Pierre, South Dakota


The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 4.4% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,315 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Pierre
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Pierre, SD
Compared to West Des Moines, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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