Gaffney, South Carolina vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.9% more expensive than Gaffney, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,962 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Gaffney, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Gaffney, South Carolina
Gaffney, SC vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gaffney, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower