Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 26.7% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $65,206 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Providence, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower

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