Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Westlake, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake, Ohio is 24.1% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,257 in Westlake, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake, Ohio is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Westlake
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Westlake, OH
Compared to Cedar Falls, Westlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher