Des Moines, Iowa vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 6.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,479 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
76% more expensive in Pontiac
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Des Moines, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher