Auto & Transport, Iowa

Oil Change cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Oil Change figure in Des Moines is about $73 per service, about 4% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$73

per service

Fair price range: $37 to $146

On the low end
$37
On the high end
$146

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 7.9%past year

Up 37.4%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle maintenance and servicing have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing, CUUR0000SETD02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Oil type
  2. Filter
  3. Inspection add-ons
  4. Shop vs dealer
  5. Vehicle

Ways to pay less

  1. Use conventional if allowed
  2. Skip cabin-filter upsells
  3. Buy a coupon
  4. DIY if you have tools
  5. Keep records

Oil Change in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$73
$37 to $146
National typical$70
$35 to $140
Cedar Rapids, IA$65
$33 to $130
Albuquerque, NM$65
$33 to $130
Columbia, SC$65
$33 to $130
Greensboro, NC$65
$33 to $130
Huntsville, AL$64
$32 to $128

Other Auto & Transport costs in Des Moines

Questions people ask

Oil Change in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Oil Change typically costs about $73 per service, with most prices between $37 and $146.

Why is Des Moines higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Oil Change earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 4% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.