Menlo Park, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 77.7% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $16,728 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Menlo Park, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
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  77.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
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  Personal
  18.0% lower
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