Allendale, New Jersey vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 51.3% cheaper than Allendale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,670 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Allendale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Allendale, New Jersey
Allendale, NJ vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Allendale, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower