Eugene, Oregon vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 32.9% cheaper than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,616 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Eugene, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower