West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 47.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $147,132 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to West Des Moines, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% higher
      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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher