Baytown, Texas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 5.1% cheaper than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $120,460 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Baytown, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower