Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 47.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $26,295 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Washington, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower