Hot Springs, South Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.7% cheaper than Hot Springs, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,625 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Hot Springs, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Hot Springs, South Dakota
Hot Springs, SD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Hot Springs, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower