What is a pro or con of living in Baltimore, Marylandcompared to Cedar Falls, Iowa?

Transportation is 103% more expensive in Baltimore.

What salary do I need to live in Baltimore, Maryland copmared to Cedar Falls, Iowa?

A salary of $140,000 in Cedar Falls, Iowa should increase to $157,998 in Baltimore, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CEDAR FALLS vs. BALTIMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 12.9% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $157,998 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
103% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA vs. Baltimore, MD

Compared to Cedar Falls, Baltimore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.4% higher

Commute

103.3% higher

Health

19.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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