Decatur, Illinois vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 15.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,184 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Decatur, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher