Le Mars, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.5% more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,774 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Le Mars, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.1% lower
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