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SPARKS vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
32.0%
cheaper
than Sparks, Nevada.
You would need a salary of
$40,812
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sparks, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.0% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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5.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
58.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
7.4% lower
Commute
23.7% lower
Health
7.0% higher
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Personal
10.0% lower
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