Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 8.1% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,097 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Des Moines, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher