What is a pro or con of living in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jerseycompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Parsippany-Troy Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $119,966 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. PARSIPPANY TROY HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey is 60.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $119,966 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Parsippany-Troy Hills
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ

Compared to West Des Moines, Parsippany Troy Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.6% higher

Commute

87.0% higher

Health

2.9% lower

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Personal

30.8% higher

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