Albia, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 5.4% more expensive than Albia, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,874 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albia, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Albia, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Albia, Iowa
Albia, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Albia, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% higher
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower