Des Moines, Iowa vs. Toledo, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Toledo, Ohio is 8.3% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $146,785 in Toledo, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Toledo, Ohio is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Toledo
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Toledo, OH
Compared to Des Moines, Toledo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher