Waterloo, Iowa vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 15.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,569 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
83% more expensive in Chester
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Waterloo, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher