Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Nebraska vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.0% cheaper than Springfield, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $66,023 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Springfield, Nebraska
Springfield, NE vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Springfield, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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