Cost of Living vs. Metro
Real numbers side by side. Redfield sits inside the Des Moines metro area, but the cost profile is different.
Home values run about a third below the metro average. The cost-of-living index runs meaningfully below both the state and the national average. Groceries, utilities, and healthcare all track below national norms.
Numbers below reflect the most recent public data as of August 2026. Real estate and tax figures shift often, so check current listings and the county assessor before you make a decision.
Housing
Figures: Redfield and Iowa medians August 2026 (Zillow); metro sale price August 2026, up 5.5% year over year (Des Moines Association of Realtors). For current listings, filter Zillow, Realtor.com, or Redfin by ZIP code 50233.
Property taxes
Dallas County median annual property tax bill: $3,600 to $5,100 depending on source and property value. County tax bills run above the state and national medians because home values in the county are relatively high — Redfield's smaller home values keep individual tax bills lower than the county median for a comparable house.
Property taxes are always tied to your assessed value. The Dallas County Assessor has an online calculator you can run against a specific address.
Cost of living index
What's not on this page
Your commute cost
Whatever job you have. Thirty miles east on Highway 6 to downtown Des Moines, or five miles south to Interstate 80.
Insurance rates
Home and auto vary by carrier and address. Get a quote against a specific property.
Utility rates
Water, sewer, and trash go through the City on your monthly bill; electric, gas, and internet through outside providers. See the New Resident Guide for provider contacts.
Big-ticket costs
Renovations, additions, new construction. See Permits & Forms.
Where to next
Questions about a number?
City Hall — 515.833.2512 or katep@redfieldia.gov. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.