Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Montgomery, Ohio


The cost of living in Montgomery, Ohio is 50.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,413 in Montgomery, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Ohio is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Montgomery, OH
Compared to Des Moines, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% higher
      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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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