Waterloo, Iowa vs. Hastings, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hastings, Nebraska is 8.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $122,260 in Hastings, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hastings, Nebraska is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Hastings
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Hastings, NE
Compared to Waterloo, Hastings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower