Des Moines, Iowa vs. Blacksburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, South Carolina is 12.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,172 in Blacksburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, South Carolina is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Blacksburg, SC
Compared to Des Moines, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher