Holly Springs, North Carolina vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.2% cheaper than Holly Springs, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,401 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Holly Springs, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Holly Springs, North Carolina
Holly Springs, NC vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Holly Springs, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower