Waterloo, Iowa vs. Ossian, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ossian, Iowa is 13.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,736 in Ossian, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ossian, Iowa is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Ossian
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Ossian, IA
Compared to Waterloo, Ossian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher