Des Moines, Iowa vs. Greenbelt, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenbelt, Maryland is 36.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,351 in Greenbelt, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenbelt, Maryland is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Greenbelt
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Greenbelt, MD
Compared to Des Moines, Greenbelt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  86.5% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher