Newark, Delaware vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 24.0% cheaper than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $38,019 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Newark, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower