Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 11.0% cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,299 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher