Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.3% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,205 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Albuquerque, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  13.3% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
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  Personal
  7.1% lower
Cost of Food
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