Cedar Crest, New Mexico vs. Waukee, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukee, Iowa is 6.4% cheaper than Cedar Crest, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,823 in Waukee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Crest, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukee, Iowa is cheaper than Cedar Crest, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Waukee
than in Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Cedar Crest, NM vs. Waukee, IA
Compared to Cedar Crest, Waukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher