Iowa City, Iowa vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 115.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $193,830 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Iowa City, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  88.0% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower