Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 32.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $132,576 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher