Living in Sacramento, CA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA - Compare Places

Sacramento, CA has a population density of 495,011, which is 73% above Cedar Rapids, IA. The median age of 34 years is 3% below Cedar Rapids, IA and 9% below the national average.

Population

495,011

131,360

322,903,030

Median Age

34 Years

36 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 50+)

33%

36%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

32%

30%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

26%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

12%

10%

12%

Bachelor's degree

21%

23%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

31%

34%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

21%

27%

Less than high school diploma

15%

6%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

47%

85%

73%

Asian

19%

3%

5%

Black

13%

7%

13%

Two or more races

7%

3%

Other Races

13%

1%

6%

Community

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Single

40%

34%

33%

Married

43%

47%

50%

Divorced

5%

6%

Widowed

11%

12%

11%

Sacramento, CA has an unemployment rate of 8%, which is 26% below than the national unemployment rate of 5%. Cedar Rapids, IA has an unemployment rate of 4%, which is 32% above than the national unemployment rate of 5%.

Median Household Income

$62,335

$58,511

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

8%

4%

5%

Poverty Rate

18%

12%

14%

Income per capita

$30,487

$32,625

$33,831

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

7%

6%

7%

Healthcare

14%

Finance

4%

7%

5%

Education

9%

8%

9%

Manufacturing

5%

16%

10%

IT Services

2%

Accommodation

8%

6%

7%

Wholesale

2%

3%

Public Services

12%

2%

5%

Arts

2%

1%

2%

Other

14%

11%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

5%

6%

$10000 > $14999

5%

3%

4%

$15000 > $24999

9%

8%

$25000 > $34999

8%

10%

8%

$35000 > $49999

11%

13%

12%

$50000 > $74999

17%

20%

17%

$75000 > $99999

13%

12%

$100000 > $149999

15%

$150000 > $199999

6%

5%

6%

More Than $200000

6%

3%

7%

Sacramento, CA has a crime index 138 above the national average, while Cedar Rapids, IA has a crime index that is 135 above the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

138

135

The homeownership rate in Sacramento, CA is 48%, which is 24% below the national average. The homeownership rate in Cedar Rapids, IA is 70%, which is 8% above the national average.

Median Home Value

$378,694

$133,992

$280,600

Median Rent

$1,955

$1,185

$1,023

Average Household Size

3

2

Property Tax

$2,677

$2,613

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

60%

64%

62%

Townhomes

7%

4%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

8%

6%

8%

Apt. Complexes

24%

22%

18%

Mobile Homes

1%

3%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

1%

2%

2010 to 2013

1%

4%

3%

2000 to 2009

16%

12%

14%

1990 to 1999

9%

13%

14%

1980 to 1989

16%

8%

13%

1970 to 1979

15%

1960 to 1969

12%

15%

11%

1950 to 1959

13%

12%

10%

1940 to 1949

8%

4%

5%

1939 and earlier

11%

16%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

$1,660

1 Bedroom

$1,399

$525

2 Bedroom

$1,595

$770

3 Bedroom

$1,850

$1,100

4 Bedroom

$855

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

$264,294

$93,679

1 Bedroom

$245,287

$71,724

2 Bedroom

$303,741

$98,671

3 Bedroom

$327,137

$146,334

4 Bedroom

$398,114

$211,786

5 Bedroom or more

$503,279

$299,950

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Sacramento

48%

Cedar Rapids

70%

United State

63%

Home Renters

Sacramento

52%

Cedar Rapids

30%

United State

36%

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Sacramento, CA

Cedar Rapids, IA

United State

Sacramento, CA has a median home value of $378,694, which is 64% above Cedar Rapids,IA and 25% below the national average of $280,600.Sacramento, CA ’s median household income of $62,335 is $0% above the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Sacramento, CA has an average school rating of 4. Cedar Rapids, IA has an average school rating of 4. Sacramento, CA has 143 total schools while Cedar Rapids, IA has 51 total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 9 /10

Total Schools

143

51

School Ratings

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High Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

3 /10 - 6 /10

Middle Schools

1 /10 - 9 /10

1 /10 - 7 /10

Elementary Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

2 /10 - 9 /10

Commute to city center(Drive)

Commute to Nearest Park

Commute to University

6 mins

California State University Sacramento

33 mins

University of Iowa-Oakdale Cmps

Commute to Nearest Park

Commute to city center(Public Transit)