salaryDes Moines is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,266
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$169
👥 People living there
212,421
226,165
Commute to work
19.5 min
29 min
College degree
29.7%
22.1%
Own their home
60.5%
46.6%
Below poverty line
15%
17%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Hialeah for lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $67,664 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $59,958 in Hialeah, 19% more in Des Moines.