Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Summary of cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,358
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,627
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the cheapest city in USA (26 out of 26)
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the cheapest city in N. America (30 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than in 63% of cities in the World (100 out of 158)

List of prices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $12
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.43
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.12
12 eggs, large $2.52
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.99
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.65
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.64
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.10
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $1.95
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.23
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,159
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $926
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $196
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $839
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $613
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $122
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $40
40” flat screen tv $301
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $90
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $10
Hourly rate for cleaning help $12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $50
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $37
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $109
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $79
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $21,332
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.86
Monthly ticket public transport $32
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $21
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.00
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $78
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $5.13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.42
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.39
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.82
Tube of toothpaste $2.06
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $15
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $36
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $58
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $58
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $9
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.39
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.92
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $419
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1 month of gym membership in business district $46
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 22, 2025

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Cedar Rapids position in our World Ranking

the world
100th
out of 158
n. america
30th
out of 30
usa
26th
out of 26

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