East Lansing, Michigan vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $54,439 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to East Lansing, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher