Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 24.9% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,303 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Northampton, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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