Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Chesterton, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesterton, Indiana is 25.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,413 in Chesterton, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesterton, Indiana is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Chesterton
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Chesterton, IN
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Chesterton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  71.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher