Des Moines, Iowa vs. Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Broken Bow, Oklahoma is 5.0% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,283 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Broken Bow, Oklahoma is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% cheaper in Broken Bow
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Broken Bow, OK
Compared to Des Moines, Broken Bow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher