Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 6.9% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,528 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Peru
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Peru, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower