New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 29.1% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $198,425 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Waterloo
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to New Orleans, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  51.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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