Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cedar City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar City, Utah is 13.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,197 in Cedar City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar City, Utah is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Cedar City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Cedar City, UT
Compared to Des Moines, Cedar City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher