Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 59.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,672 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher