College Station, Texas vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 18.6% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,678 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Waterloo
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to College Station, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher