Owings Mills, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.6% cheaper than Owings Mills, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,675 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Owings Mills, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Owings Mills, Maryland
Owings Mills, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Owings Mills, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower