What is a pro or con of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowacompared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Cedar Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa copmared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Portsmouth, Virginia could decrease to $87,514 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTSMOUTH vs. CEDAR RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 12.5% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,514 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth, VA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA

Compared to Portsmouth, Cedar Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

30.5% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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