Meridian, Idaho vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 33.2% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $50,127 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Meridian, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher