Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,969 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  23.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
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  Personal
  8.1% lower
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