Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Michigan vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 32.4% cheaper than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $108,128 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Rochester, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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