Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 2.7% cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $19,456 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cedar Falls, 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower