Peoria, Illinois vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 7.2% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,586 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Peoria, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower