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Cost of Living in West Des Moines, IA

97.8
Average · National average is 100

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$82,345
Median Income
$1,153/mo
Median Rent
$266,700
Median Home
68,744
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
106.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
95.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
91.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
82.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
91.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$899
est.
$1,015
est.
$1,153$1,476
est.
$1,683
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare West Des Moines with cities in the area

Clive, IA
Above Average
107.4
Urbandale, IA
Average
100.4
Windsor Heights, IA
Average
95.5
Norwalk, IA
Affordable
91
Waukee, IA
Average
104.3
Grimes, IA
Average
95.6
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