Alvord, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.5% more expensive than Alvord, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,774 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvord, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Alvord, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Alvord, Iowa
Alvord, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Alvord, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  8.4% lower
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