San Rafael, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 63.6% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $58,289 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to San Rafael, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower