Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bath, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bath, Maine is 11.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,958 in Bath, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bath, Maine is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Bath
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Bath, ME
Compared to Des Moines, Bath is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher