Wichita, Kansas vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 2.9% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $30,088 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Wichita, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher