Beaverdale, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.1% more expensive than Beaverdale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,054 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverdale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Beaverdale, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Beaverdale, Iowa
Beaverdale, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Beaverdale, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower