| Waterloo, IA | Madison, WI | United States |
Overall | 75.7 | 103.4 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 92.9 | 97.9 | 100 |
Health | 104.8 | 92.9 | 100 |
Housing | 39.8 | 112.7 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $121,000 | $337,500 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,060.0% | 10,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 64.3 | 85.8 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 105.5 | 133.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Waterloo 5 Reviews
The bike racks recently installed on the MET buses was a great idea for a community that has numerous bike riders and More
Unless you're into getting wasted on a regular basis there's not a lot to do here. Most people barhop for fun. Being someone who doesn't drink and doesn't enjoy being More
So the weather is emotional here - on and off during the summer its hot and rainy, yet during the fall it is quite often beautiful. Winters can be long, and spring can More
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Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with More
Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting More
Lacks balance and zero accountability. More
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