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MANCHESTER vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
25.3%
cheaper
than Manchester, New Hampshire.
You would need a salary of
$37,369
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Manchester, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
24.4% lower
Commute
14.6% lower
Health
23.4% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
25.7% lower
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