Puyallup, Washington vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 36.9% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,529 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Puyallup, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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