Muscatine, Iowa vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 4.1% cheaper than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,936 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Muscatine, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower