Portland, Oregon vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 40.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,909 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Portland, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower