City Intelligence
Des Moines, IA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Des Moines.
COL Index
87
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,100
Home price
$210,000
Population
214,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Des Moines.
Affordability
46/100
Moderate
46
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
61/100
Moderate
61
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Des Moines
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $164,840 | 100 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $164,840 | 100 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $164,840 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $134,560 | 88 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $136,570 | 89 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $136,570 | 89 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $126,460 | 84 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $103,030 | 74 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $126,830 | 85 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Des Moines has the local purchasing power of approximately $114,900 in a national-average city.