What is a pro or con of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Cedar Rapids.

What salary do I need to live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Missouri could decrease to $48,411 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. CEDAR RAPIDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 3.2% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,411 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Cedar Rapids, IA

Compared to Springfield, Cedar Rapids is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

17.1% lower

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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