Lincolnton, North Carolina vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.3% cheaper than Lincolnton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,853 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lincolnton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton, NC vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincolnton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower