Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 38.1% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $30,925 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Silver Spring, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  56.6% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower