Cary, North Carolina vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 36.8% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $31,579 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Cary, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower