Cost of Living Calculator - Brighton, Colorado vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 34.7% cheaper than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,973 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Brighton, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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