West Fargo, North Dakota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 3.3% cheaper than West Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,368 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than West Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo, ND vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Fargo, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower