Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 44.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,096 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Juneau
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher