Allendale, Michigan vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 18.3% cheaper than Allendale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,862 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Allendale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, MI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Allendale, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower