Lynden, Washington vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 31.8% cheaper than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,116 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Lynden, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower