Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 227.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $212,727 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
855% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  227.3% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,094.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  79.9% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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