Cost of Living Calculator - White Plains, New York vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 42.2% cheaper than White Plains, New York.

You would need a salary of $28,901 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in White Plains, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than White Plains, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in White Plains, New York
White Plains, NY vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to White Plains, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower

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