Fresno, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 23.3% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $61,336 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Fresno, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower