Cost of Living Calculator - North Bethesda, Maryland vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 43.5% cheaper than North Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,403 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than North Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Des Moines
than in North Bethesda, Maryland
North Bethesda, MD vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to North Bethesda, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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