Des Moines County, IA Cost of Living


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Des Moines cost of living score
72.6
Less expensive
27.4% lower
than the US average
9.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Des Moines I County, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.4% lower than the U.S. average and 9.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Des Moines County, IA

Housing costs in Des Moines?
A typical home costs $121,400, which is 64.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Des Moines costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Des Moines?
To live comfortably in Des Moines I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Des Moines?
Des Moines, IA County has a median house value of $121400 which is significantly lower than the US average house value of $338,100. This lower cost is mirrored in the county's cost of living score which is 72.6 compared to the US average of 100. Those looking to move to this area can expect lower housing costs and a more affordable lifestyle than in other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDes MoinesIowaUnited States
  72.680.1100.0
  94.294.4100
  116.1108.2100.0
  36.655.4100.0
  $121,400$194,900$338,100
  100.8%98.5%100.0%
  62.571.4100.0
  92.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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