Pasadena, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 57.4% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $21,313 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Pasadena, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  55.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower