West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Maryland, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland, New York is 12.3% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $175,478 in Maryland, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland, New York is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Maryland
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Maryland, NY
Compared to West Des Moines, Maryland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.5% higher
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