Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Waterloo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, California is 77.6% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $104,808 in Waterloo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, California is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Waterloo
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Waterloo, CA
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher