salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,277
$1,266
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,254
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$71,108
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$194,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
91.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,496
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$141
👥 People living there
366,097
212,421
Commute to work
22.5 min
19.5 min
College degree
22.4%
29.7%
Own their home
41.7%
60.5%
Below poverty line
30.6%
15%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Des Moines | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $20,410 | -44% in Des Moines |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $46,370 | +20% in Des Moines |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $61,650 | -19% in Des Moines |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $75,040 | +19% in Des Moines |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $126,460 | +14% in Des Moines |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $43,940 | +13% in Des Moines |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $62,840 | -11% in Des Moines |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $56,910 | -9% in Des Moines |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Des Moines cheaper to live in?
Cleveland and Des Moines cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Des Moines to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $58,581 a year gives the same standard of living in Des Moines.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Des Moines?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $71,108 in Des Moines, 38% more in Des Moines.