Cost of Living Calculator - East Palo Alto, California vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 57.1% cheaper than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $128,780 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than East Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in East Palo Alto, California
East Palo Alto, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to East Palo Alto, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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