Waterloo, Iowa vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 13.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $28,438 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Johnson City
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Waterloo, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher