Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 81.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $13,725 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Palo Alto, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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