1 opening at $2,043/week in Clive, IA — Psych. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
1 opening at $2,043/week right now.
Prices in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.7 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 84.7 | 15% lower |
| Utilities | 84.6 | 15% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.7 | 6% lower |
| Services | 92.9 | 7% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,010 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,210 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,620 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,450 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Clive is $117 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Clive is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.