Cost of Living Calculator - Harvey, Louisiana vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 17.7% cheaper than Harvey, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,161 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvey, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Harvey, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Harvey, Louisiana
Harvey, LA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Harvey, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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