Is Iowa Actually Affordable? | What You Must Know About Property Taxes 2026

Описание: Everyone says Iowa is affordable, but are they telling you the whole story? Is Iowa Actually Affordable? The answer is yes, but with a catch. In this video, I break down the hidden expenses that blindside people when they move to the Des Moines area—costs that don't show up on Zillow or standard calculators.

If you are planning a move in 2025 or 2026, you need to watch this first. I cover everything from the "stupid tax" I paid on frozen pipes to the surprising costs of landscaping and childcare.

In this video, we cover:

Des Moines Property Taxes explained: Why Polk County taxes might shock you (2% - 2.4%) and which suburbs (like Grimes and Clive) offer lower levies.

Utility Bills: Expect to pay up to $400 in winter if you aren't careful with insulation.

HOA & Special Assessments: New Construction Des Moines HOA fees can include hidden assessment costs that add $500-$1,000 to your yearly bill.

Commute & Car Costs: Why public transit isn't an option and what you'll spend on car maintenance.

Weather Maintenance: The cost of snow removal and protecting your pipes in winter.

This is what you must know about property taxes, winter maintenance, and the real price of living in the Midwest before you sign on the dotted line.


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0:00 Is Iowa Actually Affordable?

1:12 Des Moines Property Taxes explained

2:25 Utility Bills & Winter Heating Costs

3:40 New Construction Des Moines HOA fees

4:55 Commute Realities vs Public Transit

6:10 Childcare & Private Education Expenses

7:25 Weather Maintenance & The "Stupid Tax"

8:35 Furniture & Landscaping Expenses

9:20 Total Hidden Costs Summary
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*DISCLAIMER* All stats, data, house pricing, and anything else mentioned is always subject to change and is provided merely as an example at the time of this recording**
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Andre Dugas Des Moines, Iowa Real Estate Agent | Iowa Real Estate License: S71716000
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