Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 39.0% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,824 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Lakewood, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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