West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 12.4% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,805 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to West Lafayette, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher