Rockville, Maryland vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 42.0% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,463 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Rockville, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower