Dover, Delaware vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 15.1% cheaper than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $76,399 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Dover, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower