Alexandria, Virginia vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 43.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,225 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Alexandria, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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