Madison, South Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.4% cheaper than Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,214 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Madison, South Dakota
Madison, SD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Madison, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower