Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Whitefish, Montana


The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 43.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $100,557 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Whitefish
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Whitefish, MT
Compared to West Des Moines, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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