Northfield, Minnesota vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 22.7% cheaper than Northfield, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $83,531 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Northfield, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield, MN vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Northfield, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower