Lake City, Iowa vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 11.3% more expensive than Lake City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,640 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is more expensive than Lake City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Cedar Falls
than in Lake City, Iowa
Lake City, IA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Lake City, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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