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CHARLOTTE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
21.1%
cheaper
than Charlotte, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$43,415
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Charlotte, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
38.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.9% lower
Commute
23.5% lower
Health
7.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.3% lower
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