Gilford, New Hampshire vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.0% cheaper than Gilford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $36,503 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Gilford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Gilford, New Hampshire
Gilford, NH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gilford, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower