Saraland, Alabama vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 8.9% cheaper than Saraland, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,544 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Saraland, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Saraland, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Saraland, Alabama
Saraland, AL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Saraland, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower