New Carrollton, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 35.2% cheaper than New Carrollton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,414 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Carrollton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than New Carrollton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Des Moines
than in New Carrollton, Maryland
New Carrollton, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to New Carrollton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower