Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 24.6% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,800 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Minneapolis, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower