Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 10.1% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,454 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Harrisburg, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower