Hamilton, Ohio vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 9.6% cheaper than Hamilton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,178 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Hamilton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton, OH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Hamilton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower