Roswell, New Mexico vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 10.3% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $55,153 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Cedar Rapids
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Cedar_Rapids, IA
Compared to Roswell, Cedar_Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher