Patchogue, New York vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 36.1% cheaper than Patchogue, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,940 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Patchogue, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Patchogue, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Patchogue, New York
Patchogue, NY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Patchogue, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower