Murray, Kentucky vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 5.2% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $105,202 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Cedar Falls
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Murray, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher