Minot, North Dakota vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 15.2% cheaper than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,403 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Minot, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower