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WEST DES MOINES vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is
16.2%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$79,015
in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to West Des Moines, Virginia Beach is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
16.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
15.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% higher
Commute
37.4% higher
Health
2.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
12.3% higher
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