Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Columbus, Nebraska


The cost of living in Columbus, Nebraska is 4.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,224 in Columbus, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Nebraska is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Columbus
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Columbus, NE
Compared to Des Moines, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  45.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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