Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Long Beach, Mississippi


The cost of living in Long Beach, Mississippi is 4.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,863 in Long Beach, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, Mississippi is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Long Beach, MS
Compared to Des Moines, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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