Waterloo, Iowa vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 3.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $31,042 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Salina
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Waterloo, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower