Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 53.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $230,303 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher