Manteca, California vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 44.6% cheaper than Manteca, California.

You would need a salary of $72,055 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Manteca, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Manteca, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Manteca, California
Manteca, CA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Manteca, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower