Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 41.4% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,179 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Newark, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  58.8% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

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