Preston, Maryland vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 9.4% cheaper than Preston, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,309 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Preston, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Preston, Maryland
Preston, MD vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Preston, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher