Winner, South Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 8.4% more expensive than Winner, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $81,302 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Winner, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Winner, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Winner, South Dakota
Winner, SD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Winner, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower