Catskill, New York vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 21.4% cheaper than Catskill, New York.

You would need a salary of $101,422 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Catskill, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Catskill, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Catskill, New York
Catskill, NY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Catskill, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower