Gary, Indiana vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 1.2% cheaper than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $24,691 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Gary, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Gary, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower