Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mesquite, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Nevada is 29.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $168,488 in Mesquite, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Nevada is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Mesquite, NV
Compared to Des Moines, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher