Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 39.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $198,555 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Silver Spring, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower