Baltimore, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.8% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $86,199 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Baltimore, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower