Jackson, Mississippi vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 3.2% cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $145,232 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Jackson, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher