Des Moines, Iowa vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 31.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,756 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Newark
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Des Moines, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher