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Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 32.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,926 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Des_Moines is:
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  32.2% lower
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  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
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  17.1% lower
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  28.6% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
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  Personal
  26.7% lower
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