Buffalo, New York vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 10.5% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,897 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Buffalo, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher