Denver, Colorado vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 43.7% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,127 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Denver, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower