Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 29.1% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $35,433 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Royal Oak, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower