Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 243.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $291,812 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
796% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  243.3% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,186.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  125.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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