Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, Connecticut vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 31.5% cheaper than Chester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,384 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Chester, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Chester, Connecticut
Chester, CT vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Chester, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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