Des Moines, Iowa vs. Yorktown Heights, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yorktown Heights, New York is 66.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,355 in Yorktown Heights, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yorktown Heights, New York is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Yorktown Heights
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Yorktown Heights, NY
Compared to Des Moines, Yorktown Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.7% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.3% higher
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher