Moscow, Idaho vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 27.5% cheaper than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $58,006 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Moscow, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower