Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 36.4% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,570 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gaithersburg, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  36.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
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  Personal
  9.3% lower
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