Glens Falls, New York vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 10.8% cheaper than Glens Falls, New York.

You would need a salary of $13,384 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Glens Falls, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Glens Falls, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls, NY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Glens Falls, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower