Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Mountain Home, Arkansas


The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 4.6% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,713 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Des Moines, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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