What is a pro or con of living in Red Hook, New Yorkcompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Red Hook.

What salary do I need to live in Red Hook, New York copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $108,155 in Red Hook, New York (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. RED HOOK
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Red Hook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red Hook, New York is 44.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,155 in Red Hook, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Red Hook, New York is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Red Hook
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Red Hook, NY

Compared to West Des Moines, Red Hook is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.2% higher

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.4% higher

Commute

46.3% higher

Health

23.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Red Hook, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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