Bedford, Ohio vs. Marion, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Iowa is 10.6% more expensive than Bedford, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $55,294 in Marion, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Iowa is more expensive than Bedford, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Marion
than in Bedford, Ohio
Bedford, OH vs. Marion, IA
Compared to Bedford, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower