Kearney, Nebraska vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 11.5% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $44,246 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Kearney, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower