Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs North Little Rock, Arkansas


The cost of living in North Little Rock, Arkansas is 3.4% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,285 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Little Rock, Arkansas is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in North Little Rock
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs North Little Rock, AR
Compared to Des Moines, North Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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