Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 17.2% cheaper than Ypsilanti, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,849 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Ypsilanti, 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher