Salary Needed to Live in Des Moines
Housing costs are usually the biggest factor in the salary needed to live comfortably in Des Moines, IA.
Estimated comfortable salary
$156,000
assumes housing = 30% of income
Minimum salary estimate
$117,000
assumes housing = 40% of income
Average rent: $1,300
Median home price: $260,000
Property tax rate: 1.43%