What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 248% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa should increase to $95,076 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CEDAR RAPIDS vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 90.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,076 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Washington
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Cedar Rapids, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

90.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

321.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

96.7% higher

Health

6.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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