salaryDes Moines is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,266
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$194
👥 People living there
212,421
246,844
Commute to work
19.5 min
29.7 min
College degree
29.7%
25.4%
Own their home
60.5%
61.6%
Below poverty line
15%
13%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Garland cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $63,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Garland?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $82,311 in Garland, 14% more in Garland.