Burke, Virginia vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 46.5% cheaper than Burke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,126 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Burke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Burke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Burke, Virginia
Burke, VA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Burke, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% lower