Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 33.2% cheaper than Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $33,404 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico
Eldorado At Santa Fe, NM vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Eldorado At Santa Fe, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower