Salary Comparison
Interviewers: Cedar Rapids vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$38,085/yr
Portland, OR
$52,050/yr
Our recommendation: Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids offers $13 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cedar Rapids
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,085
$52,050
$13,965
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,317
$3,166
$849
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
107
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,013
$2,875
$862
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,680
$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$304
$291
+$13
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.10×
+0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.