Tucson, Arizona vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 17.2% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $103,448 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Tucson, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower