Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $201,951 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Fayetteville, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower