Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Watertown, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, Wisconsin is 10.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,303 in Watertown, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Watertown
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Watertown, WI
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher