Hope, Indiana vs. Waterloo, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Illinois is 12.7% more expensive than Hope, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $92,940 in Waterloo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hope, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Illinois is more expensive than Hope, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Waterloo
than in Hope, Indiana
Hope, IN vs. Waterloo, IL
Compared to Hope, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher