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STORM LAKE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
6.2%
more expensive
than Storm Lake, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$42,483
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Storm Lake, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.2% higher
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Food
1.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
24.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.2% lower
Commute
24.7% higher
Health
11.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.5% lower
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