Bixby, Oklahoma vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 16.5% cheaper than Bixby, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $41,729 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bixby, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bixby, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bixby, Oklahoma
Bixby, OK vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bixby, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower