Scottsbluff, Nebraska vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.9% cheaper than Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $91,849 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Scottsbluff, Nebraska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
33% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff, NE vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Scottsbluff, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  33.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower