Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 37.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $31,034 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Anchorage, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% lower
      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
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower

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