Cities → Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Cost of living & top-paying careers
The cost of living in Des Moines-West Des Moines is 8% lower than the US national average, with an index of 91.7 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 15% below the US average.
Cost of Living
91.7
8% cheaper than the national average
Housing
84.7
15% cheaper than average
Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Des Moines-West Des Moines
Financial managers$154,140
Judges and hearing officers$147,510
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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities (2024)