Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 12.0% cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,812 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Council Bluffs, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower