Iowa City, Iowa vs. University Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Park, Maryland is 67.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $225,722 in University Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Maryland is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in University Park
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. University Park, MD
Compared to Iowa City, University Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  97.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher