Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 10.1% cheaper than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,416 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Alexandria, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower