Cost of living comparison
Cedar Rapids is 2.3% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.4% less in Cedar Rapids
- Groceries
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pay 1.3% less in Cedar Rapids
- Transportation
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pay 17.3% more in Cedar Rapids
- Housing
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pay 18.8% less in Cedar Rapids
- Childcare
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pay 28.4% less in Cedar Rapids
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.6% less in Cedar Rapids
- Clothing
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pay 37.2% more in Cedar Rapids
The cost of clothing and transportation in Cedar Rapids are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Cedar Rapids.
If you lived in Cedar Rapids instead of United States, you would:
pay 18.4% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Cedar Rapids
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$13.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.62
|
|
pay 1.3% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Cedar Rapids
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.94
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$4.59
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.57
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$2.81
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$3.20
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.51
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$3.71
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.07
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.17
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.05
|
|
pay 17.3% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Cedar Rapids
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$34,179.35
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$27.52
|
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pay 18.8% less for housing
|
United States
|
Cedar Rapids
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$70.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,100.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$687.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$157.02
|
|
pay 28.4% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Cedar Rapids
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$968.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
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pay 3.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Cedar Rapids
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$4.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.25
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$9.80
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$51.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.50
|
|
pay 37.2% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Cedar Rapids
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$53.33
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$63.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$130.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$150.00
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