Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Mettawa, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mettawa, Illinois is 67.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,711 in Mettawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mettawa, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Mettawa
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Mettawa, IL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Mettawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher