Iowa City, Iowa vs. Maryland Heights, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland Heights, Missouri is 2.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,032 in Maryland Heights, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland Heights, Missouri is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% more expensive in Maryland Heights
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Maryland Heights, MO
Compared to Iowa City, Maryland Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher