Ridgecrest, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 17.6% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $41,207 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower