Charleston, West Virginia vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 2.1% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
24% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Charleston, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher