Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Goose Lake, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goose Lake, South Dakota is 6.2% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,907 in Goose Lake, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goose Lake, South Dakota is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Goose Lake
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Goose Lake, SD
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Goose Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower