Cost of Living in Des Moines, IA
Population: 212,464 | Iowa
79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Des Moines is 21% less expensive than the national average.
80
Housing
60
Home Values
93
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $63,966
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -15%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,054/mo
- Median Home Value
- $183,700
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,137/mo
Everyday Prices in Des Moines
BLS Average Prices for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
⚡
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US