Des Moines, Iowa vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan is 35.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $143,578 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington Hills, Michigan is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Farmington Hills
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Farmington Hills, MI
Compared to Des Moines, Farmington Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher