McAllen, Texas vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 8.6% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,528 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Waterloo
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Mcallen, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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