Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 67.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $16,230 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to San Francisco, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  56.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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