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IDAHO FALLS vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
15.5%
cheaper
than Idaho Falls, Idaho.
You would need a salary of
$46,493
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
30.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% higher
Commute
0.4% higher
Health
5.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.1% lower
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