Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 133.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,604 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.2% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% higher
  Commute
  179.9% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher