Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 51.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,694 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  103.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher