Madison, Alabama vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 19.6% cheaper than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,203 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Madison, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower