West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 111.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $105,624 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, 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
279% more expensive in Bethesda
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West_Des_Moines, IA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to West_Des_Moines, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.2% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  80.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher