West Jordan, Utah vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 33.2% cheaper than West Jordan, Utah.

You would need a salary of $29,730 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Jordan, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than West Jordan, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Des Moines
than in West Jordan, Utah
West Jordan, UT vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Jordan, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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