How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Iowa?

GSA lodging allowances in Iowa range by destination; in Des Moines the FY2026 allowance works out to about $3,678 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,272.

Does Iowa tax travel nurse income?

Flat 3.8% income tax. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay in Iowa

Flat 3.8% income tax

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 2 Iowa destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.

Destination	Lodging /mo	Median rent	M&IE (13 wk)	13-week surplus
Des Moines	$3,678	$1,272	$7,280	$7,218
Dallas	$3,496	$1,234	$7,280	$6,786

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Surplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology