salaryDes Moines is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,266
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$157
👥 People living there
212,421
209,978
Commute to work
19.5 min
35.6 min
College degree
29.7%
35.7%
Own their home
60.5%
46.2%
Below poverty line
15%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $70,613 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $90,108 in Yonkers, 21% more in Yonkers.