Cost of Living Calculator - Brighton, Michigan vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 29.0% cheaper than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,236 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Brighton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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