Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Indiana vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 18.6% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $40,724 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Bloomington, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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