Des Moines, Iowa vs. Rocky River, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky River, Ohio is 26.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,024 in Rocky River, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky River, Ohio is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Rocky River
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Rocky River, OH
Compared to Des Moines, Rocky River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher