West Des Moines, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 89.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $1,232,661 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, 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
139% more expensive in New York
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, New York is:
  Homeowner
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  89.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  68.5% higher
  Commute
  154.0% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  33.2% higher
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