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CHAPEL HILL vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
32.2%
cheaper
than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$50,884
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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7.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
63.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
11.3% lower
Commute
9.6% lower
Health
0.1% lower
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Personal
15.8% lower
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