Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 60% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States)
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 | $23 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $11 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 | $6 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 | $1.37 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.52 | $6 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 | $8 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $9 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 | $6 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 | $2.62 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 | $4.01 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $21 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 | $3.61 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 | $4.52 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 66% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,159 | $4,415 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $926 | $3,296 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 | $236 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $839 | $2,821 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $613 | $2,154 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 | $123 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 | $56 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $301 | $548 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $128 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $12 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 | $48 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 | $48 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 | $69 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 | $87 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 | $117 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 70% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 | $25,804 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 | $1.39 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $32 | $176 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $18 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 | $11 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 | $118 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.13 | $12 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 | $4.24 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 | $7 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 | $4.01 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 | $2.26 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 | $49 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | $98 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $28 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 | $357 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 | $149 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $16 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 | $5.77 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 | $11 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 | $544 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.16 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 | $90 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $9 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
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