Iowa City, IA vs Cedar Rapids, IA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Cedar Rapids, IA is 26% cheaper to rent than Iowa City, IA, with median rents of $1,274 vs $1,713. Household income is higher in Cedar Rapids, IA ($70,424 vs $58,546). Iowa City, IA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (60.5%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents