Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 33.5% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $113 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Arcata, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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