Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 5.0% cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,223 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Owatonna, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower