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DES MOINES vs. LAKE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake City, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake City, Iowa is
7.6%
cheaper
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$46,188
in Lake City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Iowa is
cheaper
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lake City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lake City, IA
Compared to Des Moines, Lake City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
43.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.3% higher
Commute
8.2% lower
Health
22.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
10.3% higher
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