Tacoma, Washington vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 32.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,339 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Tacoma, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.6% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower