Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Ocean City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 29.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,300 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Ocean City, MD
Compared to Des Moines, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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