Catonsville, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.3% cheaper than Catonsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,838 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Catonsville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Catonsville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Catonsville, Maryland
Catonsville, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Catonsville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower