Elkton, Maryland vs. Marion, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Iowa is 15.7% cheaper than Elkton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $105,329 in Marion, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Iowa is cheaper than Elkton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Marion
than in Elkton, Maryland
Elkton, MD vs. Marion, IA
Compared to Elkton, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower