Cost of Living Calculator - Juneau, Alaska vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.1% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $165,394 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Juneau, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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