Waterloo, Iowa vs. Union, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union, Missouri is 20.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,278 in Union, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union, Missouri is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Union
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Union, MO
Compared to Waterloo, Union is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher