West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 18.7% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,062 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Cleveland
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to West Des Moines, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher