College Station, Texas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 10.5% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,119 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to College Station, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher