Des Moines, Iowa vs. Elk Horn, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Horn, Iowa is 4.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,474 in Elk Horn, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Horn, Iowa is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Elk Horn
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Elk Horn, IA
Compared to Des Moines, Elk Horn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher