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BOONE vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Boone, Iowa vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
4.0%
more expensive
than Boone, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$23,917
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Boone, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.0% higher
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Food
0.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
16.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
12.2% lower
Commute
9.9% higher
Health
6.1% lower
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Personal
9.2% lower
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