Silver City, New Mexico vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.2% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,868 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Silver City, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.3% lower
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