Des Moines, Iowa vs. Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 13.3% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,329 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pine Bluff, Arkansas is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Pine Bluff
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Pine Bluff, AR
Compared to Des Moines, Pine Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher