Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Colorado vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 45.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $27,068 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Lafayette, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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