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


The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 2.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $205,399 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in Baltimore
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Baltimore, MD
Compared to West Des Moines, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% higher
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  74.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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