Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 59.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $92,702 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Carlsbad, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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