Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania is 24.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,452 in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Bethel Park
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Bethel Park, PA
Compared to Des Moines, Bethel Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher