North Liberty, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 14.5% cheaper than North Liberty, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $170,901 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Liberty, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than North Liberty, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Des Moines
than in North Liberty, Iowa
North Liberty, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to North Liberty, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower