Annapolis, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 35.6% cheaper than Annapolis, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $112,705 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Annapolis, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Annapolis, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Annapolis, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower