Des Moines, Iowa vs. Haines, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Haines, Alaska is 42.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,156 in Haines, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Haines, Alaska is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Haines
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Haines, AK
Compared to Des Moines, Haines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.9% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.6% higher