Commack, New York vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 46.0% cheaper than Commack, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,526 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Commack, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Commack, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Commack, New York
Commack, NY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Commack, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower