Waverly, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 4.0% cheaper than Waverly, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,189 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waverly, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Waverly, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Waverly, Iowa
Waverly, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Waverly, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower