Cost of Living
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Overview
Detailed cost of living breakdown for Des Moines, including food, rent, groceries, and utilities.
Food & Drink
Inexpensive Meal
$15.00
Mid-Range Meal (2 ppl)
$40.00
Beer (Domestic)
$6.00
Cappuccino
$4.00
Water (0.33L)
$1.75
Rent (Monthly)
1 Bed (City Center)
$1,200
1 Bed (Outside Center)
$830
3 Bed (City Center)
$1,800
3 Bed (Outside Center)
$1,370
Groceries
Weekly Grocery Basket (1 Person)
$60
Utilities & Transport
Internet (Monthly)
$72/mo
Utilities (85m²)
$160/mo
Taxi (per km)
$2.10
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: Local Price Surveys