La Grange, Kentucky vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.6% cheaper than La Grange, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $38,204 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in La Grange, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than La Grange, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Des Moines
than in La Grange, Kentucky
La Grange, KY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to La Grange, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower