Petal, Mississippi vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 2.2% cheaper than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $73,333 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Petal, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher