Des Moines, Iowa vs. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 7.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,558 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Elizabeth City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Des Moines, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher