West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 16.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $139,708 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Newark
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Newark, DE
Compared to West Des Moines, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher