Morris Plains, New Jersey vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 42.8% cheaper than Morris Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $85,741 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Morris Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Morris Plains, New Jersey
Morris Plains, NJ vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Morris Plains, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower