Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Oakfield, Maine


The cost of living in Oakfield, Maine is 5.1% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,459 in Oakfield, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakfield, Maine is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Oakfield
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Oakfield, ME
Compared to Des Moines, Oakfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% lower
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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