Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 31.1% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $68,930 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Modesto, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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