What does housing cost in West Des Moines in 2026?

Housing in West Des Moines runs to about €1,021 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in West Des Moines?

Asking rent in West Des Moines stands at 1,194 €/month.

What are property prices in West Des Moines?

To buy in West Des Moines, expect 286,300 €.

Cost of Living in West Des Moines, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in West Des Moines — 2026

West Des Moines has 69,893 residents and lies in Iowa. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,021 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 244,722 €. Median income is 72,592 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 17% of monthly income.

Cost of living in West Des Moines

Rent

Median rent: 1,021 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 244,722 €

Income

Median household income: 72,592 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,920 €/year

Quality of life — West Des Moines

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

25,5 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

7,2 %

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