Salida, California vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 34.2% cheaper than Salida, California.

You would need a salary of $65,781 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salida, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Salida, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Salida, California
Salida, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Salida, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower