Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 0.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,318 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher