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LITTLE ROCK vs. DES MOINES
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Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
2.7%
cheaper
than Little Rock, Arkansas.
You would need a salary of
$218,881
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Little Rock, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.8% lower
Commute
10.1% lower
Health
11.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.8% lower
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