East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 34.1% cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $98,918 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower