Is Cedar Rapids expensive to live?

Cedar Rapids has a cost of living 3.8% above the national average. Housing is 32.2% cheaper, with rents between $748 and $1,269. Flight attendants earn between $75,353 and $103,418, which can help offset living costs. Groceries are 2.6% cheaper, utilities 1.2% less, but transportation is 9.0% more expensive.