West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hanover, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hanover, New Hampshire is 57.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $141,834 in Hanover, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hanover, New Hampshire is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Hanover
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Hanover, NH
Compared to West Des Moines, Hanover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% higher
      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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher