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    Des Moines, Iowa   Add Favorite    47 Reviews | Review This Place


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    Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive.

    Des Moines, Iowa cost of living is 82.70.

    Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
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      COST OF LIVINGDes Moines, IowaUnited States
      Overall  83100
      Grocery  92.8100
      Health  87100
      Housing  64100
      Utilities  88100
      Transportation  96100
      Miscellaneous  90100

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    Jane
    Marengo, IA
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      1/27/2018
    overpriced everything and unfriendly
    The shock is housing prices here are comparable to bigger cities like Charlotte, Dallas act and should not be. Its a podunk area with no culture, great restaurant with... (Read More)

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    Tyler
    Tucson, AZ
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      9/15/2016
    Not a city for renters
    I will be moving to Des Moines due to a job offer. Little did I know that it is extremely expensive to live here. It's a little deceiving since everything you read... (Read More)

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    Daniel
    Des Moines, IA
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      12/24/2014
    Good housing value for most
    I'm living in a hotel in Des Moines and looking for a place to live. What I've found is that Des Moines has a tremendous amount of subsidized (known as "income... (Read More)

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