Romulus, Michigan vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Romulus, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,876 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Romulus, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Romulus, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Romulus, Michigan
Romulus, MI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Romulus, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower