Houston, Texas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 17.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,052 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Houston, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower