Southfield, Michigan vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 27.7% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $216,867 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Southfield, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower