salaryDes Moines is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Des Moines to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,887
$1,266
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,254
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$71,108
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$194,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
91.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,496
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$141
👥 People living there
179,898
212,421
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.5 min
College degree
38.5%
29.7%
Own their home
66.4%
60.5%
Below poverty line
9.5%
15%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Des Moines cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Des Moines to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,044 a year gives the same standard of living in Des Moines.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Des Moines?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $71,108 in Des Moines, 42% more in Aurora.