Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Independence, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 8.0% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,955 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Independence
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Independence, MO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher