Cost of Living Calculator - Midland, Michigan vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 15.9% cheaper than Midland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $29 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Midland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Midland, Michigan
Midland, MI vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Midland, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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