Rockville, Maryland vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 43.6% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $169,126 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Rockville, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower