Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 29.5% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,754 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Wasilla, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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