Castle Rock, Colorado vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 42.5% cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,106 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Castle Rock, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower