Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 10.5% cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,481 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher