Kodiak, Alaska vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 28.9% cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,548 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Kodiak, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower