Cost of Living Calculator - Prince Frederick, Maryland vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 27.3% cheaper than Prince Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,959 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Prince Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Prince Frederick, Maryland
Prince Frederick, MD vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Prince Frederick, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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