Anchorage, Alaska vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 31.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $81,931 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower