Moberly, Missouri vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 9.6% more expensive than Moberly, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $54,805 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Moberly, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Moberly, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Moberly, Missouri
Moberly, MO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Moberly, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower