Emporia, Kansas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 7.5% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $80,597 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Emporia, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher