Cost of Living Calculator - Woonsocket, Rhode Island vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 15.3% cheaper than Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $63,561 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Woonsocket, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Woonsocket, RI vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Woonsocket, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% lower

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