Baltimore, Maryland vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 13.3% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,398 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Baltimore, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher