Des Moines, Iowa vs. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is 13.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,734 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Broken Arrow
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des_Moines, IA vs. Broken_Arrow, OK
Compared to Des_Moines, Broken_Arrow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher