Novi, Michigan vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.4% cheaper than Novi, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,322 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Novi, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Novi, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Novi, Michigan
Novi, MI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Novi, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower

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