West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin is 35.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,548 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Whitefish Bay
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Whitefish Bay, WI
Compared to West Des Moines, Whitefish Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher