salaryDes Moines is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Moreno Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,266
$2,591
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$2,138
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$100,540
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$503,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$3,349
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$168
👥 People living there
212,421
211,666
Commute to work
19.5 min
35.5 min
College degree
29.7%
17.8%
Own their home
60.5%
63.3%
Below poverty line
15%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Moreno Valley cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Moreno Valley to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $72,444 a year gives the same standard of living in Moreno Valley.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Moreno Valley?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $100,540 in Moreno Valley, 29% more in Moreno Valley.
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