Mentor, Ohio vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 9.3% cheaper than Mentor, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,361 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mentor, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Mentor, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Mentor, Ohio
Mentor, OH vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Mentor, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower