Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 68.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,402 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher