Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 10.7% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $133,995 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher