Buffalo, New York vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 18.6% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,678 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Buffalo, 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher