Beatrice, Nebraska vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 4.0% more expensive than Beatrice, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $51,982 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Beatrice, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Beatrice, Nebraska
Beatrice, NE vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Beatrice, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower