Brooklyn, New York vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 61.0% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $23,389 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Brooklyn, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% lower
  Commute
  66.6% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower