Lexington, Virginia vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 7.6% cheaper than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,312 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Lexington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, VA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Lexington, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher