Devils Lake, North Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.1% cheaper than Devils Lake, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $79,095 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Devils Lake, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Devils Lake, North Dakota
Devils Lake, ND vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Devils Lake, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower