Cost of Living Calculator - Rockville, Maryland vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 37.5% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,848 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Rockville, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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