Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Washington, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, Iowa is 4.6% cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,713 in Washington, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Iowa is cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Washington
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Washington, IA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher