Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 82.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,288 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Renton
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  107.7% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher