Waterloo, Iowa vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 65.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,542 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Aurora
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Waterloo, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher