Bangor, Maine vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 14.3% cheaper than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,857 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Bangor, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower