Fort Worth, Texas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 21.0% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,521 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Fort Worth, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower