Palo, Iowa vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 13.6% cheaper than Palo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,184 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Palo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Palo, Iowa
Palo, IA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Palo, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower