Salisbury, Maryland vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 5.6% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,341 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Salisbury, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher