Duncan, South Carolina vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.1% cheaper than Duncan, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,463 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Duncan, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Duncan, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Duncan, South Carolina
Duncan, SC vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Duncan, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower