Des Moines, Iowa vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 1.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,666 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Des Moines, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher