Nampa, Idaho vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 24.3% cheaper than Nampa, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $56,755 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Nampa, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Nampa, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Nampa, Idaho
Nampa, ID vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Nampa, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower