University Place, Washington vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 39.4% cheaper than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,275 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to University Place, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% higher
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower