Cost of Living in Des Moines

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $55,958 and a cost of living index of 89, the purchasing power-adjusted income in Des Moines is $62,874.

This means your dollar goes further in Des Moines than the national average.

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