Sparks, Nevada vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 32.0% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $34,010 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sparks, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower