Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Park Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Rapids, Minnesota is 5.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,778 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Rapids, Minnesota is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Park Rapids
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Park Rapids, MN
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Park Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher