Plano, Texas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 27.4% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,297 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Plano, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher