Columbus, Ohio vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 16.7% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $41,667 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Columbus, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher