Cost of Living Calculator - Berlin, Maryland vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 11.5% cheaper than Berlin, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,344 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Berlin, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Berlin, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Berlin, Maryland
Berlin, MD vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Berlin, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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