Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 38.3% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,273 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower