Albuquerque, NM vs Des Moines, IA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Albuquerque, NM = $99,678 in Des Moines, IA
Buying power is -0.3% lower in Des Moines, IA
Median Rent
$1,085 vs $1,054
-2.9% lower in Des Moines, IA
Median Income
$65,604 vs $63,966
-2.5% lower in Des Moines, IA
Home Value
$266,700 vs $183,700
-31.1% lower in Des Moines, IA
Price Level
93.0 vs 92.7
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$43,400 vs $42,200
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
19.9% vs 19.8%
Lower is more affordable