Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 30.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,822 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Fresno
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher