Moorhead, Minnesota vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 16.4% cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,812 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Moorhead, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead, MN vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Moorhead, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower