Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Troy, Michigan


The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 41.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $155,565 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Troy
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Troy, MI
Compared to Des Moines, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher

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