Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Brooklyn, New York


The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 107.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,890 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Brooklyn, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.8% higher
      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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.8% higher
  Commute
  170.1% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.2% higher

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