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CEDAR FALLS vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$23,347
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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
18.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% lower
Commute
22.1% higher
Health
2.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
5.6% lower
Cost of Food
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