Cost of Living in Des Moines
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Des Moines, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Des Moines is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 50 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)28
Groceries index68
Dining out index58
Transport index36
Utilities index58
Median annual salary$52,000
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
State income tax rate3.90%
Est. monthly childcare$850
Est. monthly healthcare premium$400
YoY inflation2.7%
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