Rockville, Maryland vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 43.3% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,599 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Rockville, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower