Maple Glen, Pennsylvania vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 36.6% cheaper than Maple Glen, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $31,683 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Maple Glen, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania
Maple Glen, PA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Maple Glen, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower