Columbia, Maryland vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 33.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,211 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Columbia, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower