Tipton, Iowa vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 11.0% cheaper than Tipton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,499 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tipton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Tipton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Tipton, Iowa
Tipton, IA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Tipton, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower