Cost of Living Calculator - North Bergen, New Jersey vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 31.6% cheaper than North Bergen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,219 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than North Bergen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in North Bergen, New Jersey
North Bergen, NJ vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to North Bergen, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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