Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 50.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,500 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Iowa City, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  105.7% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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