Franklin, Tennessee vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 43.2% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $48,300 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Franklin, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower