Murray, Kentucky vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 6.4% cheaper than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $46,814 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Murray, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher