Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Illinois vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 6.6% cheaper than Lexington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,047 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Lexington, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Lexington, Illinois
Lexington, IL vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Lexington, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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