Whitehall, Pennsylvania vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.7% cheaper than Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,632 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitehall, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Whitehall, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Whitehall, PA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Whitehall, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower