Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 41.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,221 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Bellingham, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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