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ABERDEEN vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Aberdeen, South Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
0.5%
more expensive
than Aberdeen, South Dakota.
You would need a salary of
$75,383
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Aberdeen, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
3.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
2.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.9% lower
Commute
34.6% higher
Health
2.0% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
9.8% lower
Cost of Food
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