Clearwater, Florida vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 20.1% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,960 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Clearwater, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower