salaryDes Moines is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,266
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$196
👥 People living there
212,421
219,304
Commute to work
19.5 min
28.6 min
College degree
29.7%
67.5%
Own their home
60.5%
65.9%
Below poverty line
15%
3.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $63,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Frisco?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $162,004 in Frisco, 56% more in Frisco.