Slidell, Louisiana vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.3% cheaper than Slidell, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,337 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Slidell, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Slidell, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell, LA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Slidell, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower