West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Warwick, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Warwick, Rhode Island is 16.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,268 in Warwick, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Warwick, Rhode Island is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Warwick
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Warwick, RI
Compared to West Des Moines, Warwick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher