Longmont, Colorado vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 34.2% cheaper than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,526 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Longmont, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower