Denver, Colorado vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 38.0% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,690 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Denver, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower