Des Moines, Iowa vs. New Berlin, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Berlin, Wisconsin is 36.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,107 in New Berlin, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Berlin, Wisconsin is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in New Berlin
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. New Berlin, WI
Compared to Des Moines, New Berlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher