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 $48,640 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
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower