Frederick, Maryland vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 25.8% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,567 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Frederick, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower