Seattle, Washington vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 52.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,479 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Seattle, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% higher
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower