Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Tupelo, Mississippi


The cost of living in Tupelo, Mississippi is 15.9% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,105 in Tupelo, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tupelo, Mississippi is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Tupelo
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Tupelo, MS
Compared to West Des Moines, Tupelo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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