New Kensington, Pennsylvania vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 8.7% cheaper than New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,474 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than New Kensington, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in Des Moines
than in New Kensington, Pennsylvania
New Kensington, PA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to New Kensington, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower