Olympia, Washington vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 29.2% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $125,276 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Olympia, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower