Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Bloomfield, Iowa


The cost of living in Bloomfield, Iowa is 1.1% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $14,828 in Bloomfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomfield, Iowa is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Bloomfield
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Bloomfield, IA
Compared to Des Moines, Bloomfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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