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


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 55.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $53,847 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Oakland, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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