Columbia, Maryland vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 18.6% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,403 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Johnston
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Columbia, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower