Vicksburg, Mississippi vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 5.1% more expensive than Vicksburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $78,805 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Vicksburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg, MS vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Vicksburg, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% higher
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower