Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 | $18 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 | $4.78 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 | $1.04 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 | $5.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 | $5.07 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 | $3.96 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 | $1.62 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $16 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 | $2.44 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 | $2.77 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,159 | $2,517 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $926 | $2,004 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 | $211 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $839 | $1,967 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $613 | $1,316 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 | $149 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 | $58 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 | $288 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $77 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 | $28 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 | $47 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 | $86 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 | $81 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 | $159 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 | $25,266 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 | $1.08 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 | $33 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 | $10 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $15 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 | $129 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.13 | $6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 | $3.66 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 | $4.56 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 | $3.32 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 | $2.31 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 | $30 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | $58 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 | $328 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 | $113 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $14 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 | $5.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 | $6 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 | $773 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 | $37 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $9 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 89 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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