Huntsville, Alabama vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.2% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,385 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Huntsville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower