Folsom, California vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 51.5% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $39,299 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Folsom, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower