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


The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 5.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,812 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Fort Meade
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Fort Meade, MD
Compared to West Des Moines, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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