Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Scottsbluff, Nebraska


The cost of living in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is 9.8% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,107 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsbluff, Nebraska is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Scottsbluff
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Scottsbluff, NE
Compared to West Des Moines, Scottsbluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  49.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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