Cortlandt, New York vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 42.5% cheaper than Cortlandt, New York.

You would need a salary of $28,744 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortlandt, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Cortlandt, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Cortlandt, New York
Cortlandt, NY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cortlandt, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% lower