Albany → Des Moines-West Des Moines
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 87.7 → 91.7
Rent Delta: +$189/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $8K higher median salary
- + Lower violent crime rate
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - 4% higher cost of living
- - $189/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
- - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Albany
Des Moines-West Des Moines
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 87.7
RPP 91.7
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,129/mo
$1,318/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$55,591
$64,021
Des Moines-West Des Moines
🔒 Crime
300 per 100K
239 per 100K
Des Moines-West Des Moines
🎓 Schools
14.5:1
15:1
Albany
👶 Childcare
$6,591/yr
$8,306/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
2663 violations
729 violations
Des Moines-West Des Moines
Salary Adjustment Calculator
Enter your current salary in Albany to see what you'd need to earn in Des Moines-West Des Moines to maintain the same purchasing power.
Equivalent salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines
—
Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)