Cottage Grove, Wisconsin vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 23.3% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $38,335 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Cottage Grove, WI vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Cottage Grove, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower