Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 3.3% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $265,934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Johnson City, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher