Bennington, New Hampshire vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than Bennington, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $59,381 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bennington, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bennington, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bennington, New Hampshire
Bennington, NH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bennington, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% lower