Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Iowa, Kansas


The cost of living in Iowa, Kansas is 19.2% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,624 in Iowa, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa, Kansas is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Iowa
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Iowa, KS
Compared to Baltimore, Iowa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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