College Park, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 35.0% cheaper than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,494 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Des Moines
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to College Park, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower