Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 112.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $159,375 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Queens
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.5% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% higher
  Commute
  174.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher