Newark, Ohio vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 3.8% cheaper than Newark, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $28,863 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Newark, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Newark, Ohio
Newark, OH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Newark, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower