Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $33,544 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower