Clayton, New York vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 4.6% cheaper than Clayton, New York.

You would need a salary of $85,855 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Clayton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Clayton, New York
Clayton, NY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Clayton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower