Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 15.0% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $93,506 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Milwaukee, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher