Columbia, South Carolina vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 14.8% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,604 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Columbia, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower