Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fayetteville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Tennessee is 1.9% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,571 in Fayetteville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Tennessee is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Fayetteville, TN
Compared to Des Moines, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher