Bedford, Indiana vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 2.4% cheaper than Bedford, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,780 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Bedford, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Bedford, Indiana
Bedford, IN vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Bedford, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower