Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 | $17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 | $5.60 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 | $0.65 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 | $2.40 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 | $3.94 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.88 | $5.30 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.17 | $3.30 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 | $1.75 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.82 | $6 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 | $2.15 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 | $2.40 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,077 | $2,116 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $849 | $1,352 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 | $221 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $781 | $1,465 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $533 | $960 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 | $152 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 | $60 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 | $310 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $240 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 | $29 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 | $53 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 | $49 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $91 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 | $132 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 | $22,420 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 | $0.80 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 | $69 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 | $5.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $3.00 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 | $106 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.13 | $4.22 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 | $2.63 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 | $3.67 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 | $3.13 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 | $1.64 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 | $22 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | $47 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $19 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 | $30 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 | $100 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 | $9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 | $5.04 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 | $5.87 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 | $40 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $8 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 111 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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