Hoover, Alabama vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 32.0% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $33,994 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Hoover, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher