Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.1% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,034 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bettendorf, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower