Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Baltimore, Maryland


The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 5.2% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $151,693 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Baltimore, MD
Compared to Johnston, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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