Dover, Delaware vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 15.6% cheaper than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $42,176 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Dover, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower