Cost of Living in Des Moines, IA

81.1

Very Affordable · National average is 100

CITY A

CITY B

$62,378

Median Income

$995/mo

Median Rent

$170,700

Median Home

213,164

Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing

83.9

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

🛒Groceries

73.7

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

🚗Transportation

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

🏥Healthcare

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

⚡Utilities

78.7

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Some values estimated

Studio	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 BR
$776 est.	$876 est.	$995	$1,274 est.	$1,453 est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.