Baltimore, Maryland vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 4.5% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $238,773 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Baltimore, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher