Anchorage, Alaska vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 32.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,922 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
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  Personal
  26.7% lower
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