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DES MOINES vs. CEDAR RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is
0.6%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$75,476
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids is:
Homeowner
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0.6% higher
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Food
1.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
6.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.2% higher
Commute
7.9% lower
Health
0.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.2% higher
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