Dearborn, Michigan vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 15.5% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,268 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Dearborn, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  59.1% lower
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher