Evanston, Illinois vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 35.7% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $19,286 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Evanston, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower