Des Moines, Washington vs. Rochester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New Hampshire is 27.6% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,212 in Rochester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rochester
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des_Moines, WA vs. Rochester, NH
Compared to Des_Moines, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.7% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower