New York, New York vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 53.0% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,580 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to New York, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  62.0% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower