Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.43 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.64 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,115, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Cedar Rapids's cost-of-living index of 80 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.43
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,115
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
12.83¢
per kWh · ~$115/mo
Car Insurance
$118/mo
$1,420/yr
Median Household Income
$76,421
25.3% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.77 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.47 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.22 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.85 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.60 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.75 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.90 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.21 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.79 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.62 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.11 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$6.89 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.83 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.52 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.39 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.77 | +25.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.16 | $7.47 | +21.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.34 | $6.22 | +16.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.44 | $1.85 | +28.5% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.71 | $4.60 | +24.0% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.59 | $10.75 | +41.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.39 | $4.90 | +44.5% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.57 | $4.21 | +17.9% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.06 | $4.79 | +18.0% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.06 | $2.62 | +27.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.61 | $2.11 | +31.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.91 | $6.89 | +40.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.98 | $4.83 | +21.4% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $5.52 | +26.3% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.76 | $8.39 | +45.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$18.77
Monthly Spend
$330.08
+3.64% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.08
$9.80
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $6.86
$10.58
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.35
$10.98
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.28
$4.56
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Average 1BR: $914/mo · 2BR: $1,316/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
126k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,300
$68k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$76k
household median
Employment by Sector — Cedar Rapids
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$56k/yr
~$60k/yr
~$105k/yr
~$73k/yr
~$22k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 19113
Highest Paying Sector
Construction
$2,023/wk · $105k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$426/wk · $22k/yr
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