Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 19.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $196,667 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Blue Springs
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Blue Springs, MO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher