Iowa City, Iowa vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 17.4% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $24,771 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Iowa City, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower