Waterloo, Illinois vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 22.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $171,608 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Troy
than in Waterloo, Illinois
Waterloo, IL vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Waterloo, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher