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FAIRFAX vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fairfax, Virginia vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
46.9%
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$50,449
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fairfax, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
46.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
15.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
74.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% lower
Commute
41.5% lower
Health
0.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
21.0% lower
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