Ashland, Ohio vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 10.7% more expensive than Ashland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $33,871 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Ashland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Ashland, Ohio
Ashland, OH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Ashland, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher