salaryDes Moines is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Enterprise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,266
$2,256
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$106,191
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$475,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$2,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$157
👥 People living there
212,421
240,464
Commute to work
19.5 min
23.8 min
College degree
29.7%
35.7%
Own their home
60.5%
63.7%
Below poverty line
15%
8.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Enterprise for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Enterprise cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $2,256 in Enterprise.
What salary do I need in Enterprise to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $65,416 a year gives the same standard of living in Enterprise.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Enterprise?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $106,191 in Enterprise, 33% more in Enterprise.