Iowa City, Iowa vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 35.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,833 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Columbia
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Iowa City, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher