Des Moines, Iowa vs. Paragould, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paragould, Arkansas is 6.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,633 in Paragould, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paragould, Arkansas is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Paragould
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Paragould, AR
Compared to Des Moines, Paragould is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher