Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Mead, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mead, Colorado is 56.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,157 in Mead, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mead, Colorado is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Mead
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Mead, CO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher