Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Cape Elizabeth, Maine


The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 77.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,905 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Cape Elizabeth
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Des Moines, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% higher
      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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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