Sunset, Louisiana vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 6.0% cheaper than Sunset, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,013 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunset, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sunset, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sunset, Louisiana
Sunset, LA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sunset, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower