Harlingen, Texas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 12.0% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $14,563 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Harlingen, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher