Yakima, Washington vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 14.7% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,940 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Yakima, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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