Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 6.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,788 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Odessa
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower