Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $43,917 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Knoxville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher