Clemson, South Carolina vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 15.7% cheaper than Clemson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,345 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clemson, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Clemson, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson, SC vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Clemson, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower