Lansdale, Pennsylvania vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.2% cheaper than Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $142,404 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lansdale, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Lansdale, PA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lansdale, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower

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