Monmouth, Oregon vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.5% cheaper than Monmouth, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,263 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Monmouth, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Monmouth, Oregon
Monmouth, OR vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Monmouth, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower