Pearland, Texas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 24.0% cheaper than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,612 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Pearland, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher