What is a pro or con of living in College Station, Texascompared to Waterloo, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 159% more expensive in College Station.

What salary do I need to live in College Station, Texas copmared to Waterloo, Iowa?

A salary of $110,000 in Waterloo, Iowa should increase to $135,208 in College Station, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERLOO vs. COLLEGE STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

Waterloo, Iowa vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 22.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $135,208 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in College Station
than in Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo, IA vs. College Station, TX

Compared to Waterloo, College Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

160.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.5% higher

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Waterloo, Iowa vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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