Bowie, Maryland vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 30.6% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,699 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bowie, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower