Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 111.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,664 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Seattle
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.9% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  99.9% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher