Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Michigan City, Indiana


The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 6.3% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $173,322 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Michigan City, IN
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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