Whitefish, Montana vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 38.4% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $30,814 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Whitefish, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower