West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 14.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,136 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, 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
53% more expensive in Ocean City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to West Des Moines, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher