Waterloo, Iowa vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 20.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $180,000 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Columbus
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Waterloo, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower