Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 42.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,460 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Tempe
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher