Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 14.5% cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,755 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Appleton, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower