Rexburg, Idaho vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 15.5% cheaper than Rexburg, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $63,400 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rexburg, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Rexburg, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Rexburg, Idaho
Rexburg, ID vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Rexburg, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower