Gilroy, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 54.3% cheaper than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $22,864 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Gilroy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Gilroy, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower