Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 26.9% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $135,276 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher