Otsego, Minnesota vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 25.8% cheaper than Otsego, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $37,113 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Otsego, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Otsego, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Otsego, Minnesota
Otsego, MN vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Otsego, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower