Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Waterbury, Connecticut or in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? You can help!
Improve the prices for Waterbury, Connecticut! Improve the prices for Cedar Rapids, Iowa!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 6 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.87 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 | - | - | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,211 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $846 | $1,112 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $862 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $411 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,865 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 | $63 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $26 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.69 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.05 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $424 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $6 | + 22% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 216% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 37% more expensive than in Taipei
- Cost of living in New York City is 11% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 20% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 57% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 109% more expensive than in Pelotas
- Cost of living in Panama City is 96% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in New York City is 21% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Sydney is 27% more expensive than in Adelaide
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,500 in Waterbury, Connecticut you would need to make just about $3,025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Do you live in Waterbury, Connecticut? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bridgetown (Barbados)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boulder, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Barrie (Canada)
Prices recently added
- 1 liter of gasoline in Shanghai costs 10元 (6 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Birmingham costs £700 (about 1 hour ago)
- Cocktail drink in downtown club in Cebu City costs Php250 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Culiacán costs Mex$ 22 (about 5 hours ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Birgunj costs ₨ 15 (about 6 hours ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 900 sqft in Waterbury, Connecticut costs $915 (about 9 hours ago)