Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Ithaca, New York


The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 25.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,019 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Ithaca, NY
Compared to Des Moines, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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