Stockton Springs, Maine vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Stockton Springs, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,917 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton Springs, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Stockton Springs, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Stockton Springs, Maine
Stockton Springs, ME vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Stockton Springs, 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower