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ASHEVILLE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
25.5%
cheaper
than Asheville, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$37,228
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Asheville, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
50.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.3% lower
Commute
9.8% lower
Health
16.7% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
11.4% lower
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