Geneva, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 17.1% more expensive than Geneva, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,557 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Geneva, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Geneva, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Geneva, Iowa
Geneva, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Geneva, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower