Cost of Living Calculator - Laughlin, Nevada vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.9% cheaper than Laughlin, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $43,053 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Laughlin, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Laughlin, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin, NV vs Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Laughlin, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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