Carroll, Iowa vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 1.9% more expensive than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,965 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Carroll, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower