Cost of Living Calculator - Surry, Maine vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 20.0% cheaper than Surry, Maine.

You would need a salary of $31,992 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Surry, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Surry, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Surry, Maine
Surry, ME vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Surry, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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