Duluth, Minnesota vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 16.0% cheaper than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,007 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Duluth, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower