Columbus, Indiana vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 5.4% cheaper than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,132 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Columbus, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower