Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Severn, Maryland


The cost of living in Severn, Maryland is 28.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $179,227 in Severn, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Severn, Maryland is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Severn
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Severn, MD
Compared to Ames, Severn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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