Des Moines, Iowa vs. White Plains, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in White Plains, New York is 95.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,713 in White Plains, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, White Plains, New York is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in White Plains
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. White Plains, NY
Compared to Des Moines, White Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.4% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.8% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.0% higher

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