Dublin, Ohio vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.3% cheaper than Dublin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $70,734 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Dublin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Dublin, Ohio
Dublin, OH vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Dublin, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower