Des Moines, Iowa vs. Terre Haute, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Terre Haute, Indiana is 5.5% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,268 in Terre Haute, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Terre Haute, Indiana is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Terre Haute
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Terre Haute, IN
Compared to Des Moines, Terre Haute is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher