salaryDes Moines is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,266
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$139
👥 People living there
212,421
219,187
Commute to work
19.5 min
22.5 min
College degree
29.7%
31.4%
Own their home
60.5%
50.5%
Below poverty line
15%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $1,889 in Spring Valley.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $65,416 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 12% more in Spring Valley.
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