Cost of Living Calculator - Houma, Louisiana vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 17.9% cheaper than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $59,113 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Houma, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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