Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Madison, Mississippi


The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 11.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,760 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Madison
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West_Des_Moines, IA vs Madison, MS
Compared to West_Des_Moines, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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