Cockeysville, Maryland vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 24.0% cheaper than Cockeysville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,991 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cockeysville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Cockeysville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Cockeysville, Maryland
Cockeysville, MD vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cockeysville, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower