Waterloo, Iowa vs. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is 36.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,472 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Wauwatosa
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Wauwatosa, WI
Compared to Waterloo, Wauwatosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher