Phoenix, Arizona vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 27.1% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,546 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Phoenix, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower