Bettendorf, Iowa vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 15.9% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,966 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in California
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. California, MD
Compared to Bettendorf, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher