West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Union City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, Tennessee is 19.5% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,405 in Union City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, Tennessee is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Union City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Union City, TN
Compared to West Des Moines, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher