Golden, Colorado vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 47.0% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $26,488 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Golden, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower