Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 20.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $136,542 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Tucson
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher