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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 3.7% cheaper than Wayne, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,164 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Wayne, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Wayne, Nebraska
Wayne, NE vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wayne, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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