Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Binghamton, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Binghamton, New York is 5.7% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $188,636 in Binghamton, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Binghamton, New York is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Binghamton
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Binghamton, NY
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Binghamton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher