Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 39.9% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $30,025 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Elizabeth, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  54.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower