Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 4.5% cheaper than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $28,653 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Tulsa, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower