Lima, Ohio vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 1.0% cheaper than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $59,422 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Lima, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower