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RALEIGH vs. DES MOINES
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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
$576,396
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
23.1% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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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
Taxes
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Personal
8.1% lower
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