Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Afton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Afton, Iowa is 9.3% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,328 in Afton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Afton, Iowa is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Afton
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Afton, IA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Afton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower