Columbia Heights, Minnesota vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 19.7% cheaper than Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $40,162 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia Heights, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Columbia Heights, MN vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Columbia Heights, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower