Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 26.9% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,130 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Lake Zurich, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower