Hastings, Nebraska vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.0% more expensive than Hastings, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $50,513 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hastings, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Hastings, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings, NE vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Hastings, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower