Stuart, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $49,065 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stuart, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Stuart, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Stuart, Iowa
Stuart, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Stuart, 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower