Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Fort Kent, Maine


The cost of living in Fort Kent, Maine is 0.6% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,524 in Fort Kent, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Kent, Maine is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Fort Kent
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Fort Kent, ME
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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