Clarksville, Tennessee vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.4% cheaper than Clarksville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $44,313 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Clarksville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Clarksville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower