Lakewood, Ohio vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.9% cheaper than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,053 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lakewood, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower