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WATERLOO vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Waterloo, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
9.3%
more expensive
than Waterloo, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$109,306
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Waterloo, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.3% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
49.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.1% lower
Commute
16.2% higher
Health
2.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.8% lower
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