Chesterfield, Missouri vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 32.0% cheaper than Chesterfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $51,016 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Chesterfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Chesterfield, Missouri
Chesterfield, MO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Chesterfield, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower