Seattle, Washington vs. Waterloo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, California is 13.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $129,261 in Waterloo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
26% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Waterloo, CA
Compared to Seattle, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.6% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower