Newport News, Virginia vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.8% cheaper than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $24,136 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Newport News, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower