Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Bowling Green, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Missouri is 5.8% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,096 in Bowling Green, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Missouri is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Bowling Green, MO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower