Wasilla, Alaska vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 30.0% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,009 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wasilla, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
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  Personal
  22.9% lower
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