Lakehead, California vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 31.9% cheaper than Lakehead, California.

You would need a salary of $34,026 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakehead, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Lakehead, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Lakehead, California
Lakehead, CA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Lakehead, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower