Silver Spring, Maryland vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 32.0% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,209 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
47% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Silver Spring, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower