Albany, Georgia vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 2.6% cheaper than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $12,666 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Albany, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Albany, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher