Des Moines, Iowa vs. Nashua, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashua, New Hampshire is 41.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,812 in Nashua, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashua, New Hampshire is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Nashua
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Nashua, NH
Compared to Des Moines, Nashua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.5% higher